USTPA Awards
To many, the most exciting aspect of Team Penning or Ranch Sorting is the competition. The prospect of being named the “Champion” of a class propels many United States Team Penning Association (“USTPA”) members to strive for improvement with every ride.
The USTPA offers a variety of special awards and accolades for our top competitors.
National Class Champion Awards
EVERY USTPA NATIONALLY PRODUCED SHOW
Every USTPA Nationally Produced Show offers classes appropriate for penning and sorting riders of any rating level (1-7). Each of the classes are placed with cash awards being distributed to the top teams based on fastest run and cash and prizes are awarded to the top teams in the average. See the USTPA Rule Book for more information on distribution levels of cash, prizes and awards.
Regional Class Champion Awards
EVERY USTPA REGIONALLY PRODUCED SHOW
Every USTPA Regionally Produced Show offers classes appropriate for penning and sorting riders of any rating level (1-7). Each of the classes are placed with cash awards being distributed to the top teams based on fastest run and cash and prizes are awarded to the top teams in the average. See the USTPA Rule Book for more information on distribution levels of cash, prizes and awards.
Annual Regional Championships Class Awards
Most USTPA Regions produce an Annual Regional Championship Show offering classes appropriate for riders of any rating level (1-7). Qualifications are required to compete at Regional Championships and vary by Region. Each of the classes at the Regional Championships are placed with cash awards being distributed to the top teams based on fastest run and cash and prizes are awarded to the top teams in the average. See the USTPA Rule Book for more information on distribution levels of cash, prizes and awards and contact your Regional Director for information on qualifications for your Regional Finals.
Annual World Championships Class Awards
Each year, the USTPA produces a World Championship Show offering classes appropriate for penning and sorting riders of any rating level (1-7). Qualifications are required to compete at the World Championship. Each of the classes at the World Championships are placed with cash awards being distributed to the top teams based on fastest run and cash and prizes are awarded to the top teams in the average. The top ten teams in the average at the World Championship also receive prizes. See the USTPA Rule Book for more information on distribution levels of cash and refer to each year’s World Championship Show information for details on specific prizes for that year.
